Yumi is surprised by Clay’s usage of onomatopoeia. “Just as a Japanese person would say,” she thought. Onomatopoeia is used much more often in Japanese than we would in English. Yumi is convinced learning to use onomatopoeia correctly and in natural situations will greatly improve your Japanese conversation. KEY VOCABULARY: オノマトペ onomatopoeia よっぽど to a large extent; greatly 日本人(にほんじん)らしい like a Japanese person ぐうぐう寝(ね)てる fast asleep; sleeping soundly すやすや寝(ね)る to sleep like a baby; sleeping peacefully 雰囲気(ふんいき) atmosphere; mood ズンズン前(まえ)に進(すす)む to boldly move forward; to steadily make progress どんどん食(た)べてください please keep eating; please continue to enjoy your food 擬音語(ぎおんご) onomatopoeic word; word that mimics a sound 擬態語(ぎたいご) mimetic word; word that mimics an action, condition, or manner that does not make a sound ゲラゲラ笑(わら)う to guffaw; to roar with laughter シクシク泣(な)いている to softly cry; to weep; to sob ポロポロ泣(な)いている to wail; to cry with large drops of tears きらきら光(ひか)る sparkling light カチカチ clattering; knocking; clacking 雨(あめ)がザーザー降(ふ)っている raining heavily For upper beginners to intermediates. Listen to the short podcast and then answer the comprehension questions on the website: https://thejapanesepage.com/nihongonotane-index/ Take a quiz on this episode here: https://thejapanesepage.com/podcast-nihongonotane-95 If you are a Makoto+ member, you can find the transcript, English translation, key vocabulary, and a downloadable PDF for printing: https://MakotoPlus.com/podcast-nihongonotane-95-m -- Become a Makoto+ member and get show notes with a complete transcript, translation, key vocabulary, and a downloadable PDF. www.MakotoPlus.com

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